Assembly & Dismantling
To ensure a smooth course, the set-up and dismantling of SMM 2026 is staggered according to stand size and, in some cases, by zones. You will find details in below.
Please note:
- Early stand set-up or extended stand dismantling times require approval and must be requested via the Online Service Center. There is no claim for approval.
- Working hours after 22:00 are possible with prior application at the Hall Manager (at least 12 hours in advance). The halls will be closed at 22:00.
- Empty packaging and waste must not be stored in the aisles and must be removed daily.
- Separate regulations apply to outdoor exhibition areas.
- Smoking is prohibited in all halls, also during set-up and dismantling times.
Assembly times 2026
| All Halls | Date | Time |
| from 24.08.2026 | early assembly possible |
| 26.08. - 30.08.2026 | 07:00 – 22:00 hrs | |
| 31.08.2026 | 07:00 – 16:00 hrs | |
| booths < 50 sqm (except Hall B8) | 27.08.2026
| deliveries possible from 17:00 hrs
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| 28.08. - 30.08.2026 | 07:00 – 22:00 hrs | |
| 31.08.2026 | 07:00 – 16:00 hrs | |
| all booths in Hall B8 | 28.08. - 30.08.2026 | 07:00 – 22:00 hrs |
| 31.08.2026 | 07:00 – 15:00 hrs | |
| all booths | 31.08.2026 (last assembly day) | All corridors must be clear from 4 p.m. onwards. |
Please note: Empty bottles and empty packaging should be removed from the hall daily.
Dismantling times 2026
| All Halls | Date | Time |
| all booths (except Hall B8) | 04.09.2026 | 15:00* - 24:00 hrs |
| 05.09. - 08.09.2026 | 07:00 – 22:00 hrs | |
| all booths in Hall B8 | 04.09.2026 | 15:00* - 24:00 hrs |
| 05.09. - 06.09.2026 | 07:00 – 22:00 hrs | |
| 07.09.2026 | 07:00 – 12:00 hrs |
* In the interest of all visitors, dismantling may only begin after the official closing of the trade fair. The halls will only be released for the delivery of goods and working equipment once all visitors have left the halls and approval has been given by the Hall Manager. Entry times for vehicles are defined in the Traffic Guide.
General Notes
| Passes are not necessary for booth assembly and dismantling. |
| In order to access the Hamburg Messe trade fair grounds with vehicles during assembly / dismantling times a cash deposit is necessary (see Traffic Guide). |
If you like to work after 22:00 hrs, contact the hall manager 12 hours in advance.
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Any requests for early stand assembly/ extended disassembly times must be submitted in writing to the Trade Fair and Exhibition Technology Department and approved (see Online Service Center / Permits and Applications).
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| Individual regulations apply to outdoor booths. |
| Smoking is prohibited in the halls. |
Exhibitors watch out! Scammers offer visitor lists
We are currently observing that more and more emails are being sent to our exhibitors from fake accounts offering to buy visitor lists for the trade fairs we organize. Some of the emails use our protected trademarks. Do not be irritated by this and do not reply to these emails.
We do not offer visitor lists for sale and do not send any such emails. If you receive such an email, please forward it to us. We will send a warning letter to the sender.
For more information, please visit the website of AUMA (Ausstellungs- und Messe-Ausschuss der Deutschen Wirtschaft e. V.)
Watch out for untrustworthy exhibitor directory offers
We are currently observing that more and more letters are being sent to our exhibitors from publishers of unofficial exhibitor directories offering entries in these sub-standard online directories. However, the letters hide long-term payment obligations in the small print. Don't be irritated by this and do not reply to these letters.
Our official partner for all types of directories and related marketing products is NEUREUTER FAIR MEDIA.
Further information on this and what you should do if you receive such a registration offer can be found on the AUMA website (Ausstellungs- und Messe-Ausschuss der Deutschen Wirtschaft e. V.).
